Personal profile
Research Interests
- Human-Centric AI and Decision Support Systems
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Fairness and Ethics in Machine Learning
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Predictive Analytics for Educational Success
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Scalable AI Architectures
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Ethical Data Governance and Privacy in Predictive Modeling
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Data-Driven Pedagogy and Software Engineering Education within STEM Curricula
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Translational AI for Societal Impact
Teaching
Current Teaching
CSC7071 Cloud Computing (Msc Software Development) - 2021 - Present
CSC3065 Cloud Computing (UG Computer Science and Software Engineering) - 2022 - Present
Previously
CSC2053 Introduction to Enterprise Computing - Spring Semester 2022
Other
Academic Advisor (International), NIELIT Imphal
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International Academic Advisor: Appointed to guide curriculum development in AI, Quantum, and Cloud Computing at NIELIT Imphal.
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Research Supervision: Co-supervising and mentoring Master's and PhD scholars in emerging tech sectors.
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Program Design: Developing joint academic training initiatives to align educational frameworks with rapid technological advancements.
Other
Leadership & Academic Service
- Advisor of Studies (AoS) in Software Engineering (Sep 2025 - Present): Currently leading AoS role for the Software Engineering Programme for 425 students.
- AoS in CIT (Feb 2022 - Present): Leading AoS role for CIT programme for 4 consecutive academic years, for a cohort (ranging from 59 to 186 students annually).
- Peer Observer (2024 - Present) : Serving as a Peer Observer for staff within the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS), fostering teaching excellence through constructive evaluation.
- QMA (Mentor and Assessor) (2025- Present) Actively contributing as a QMA both as Mentor and Assessor, guiding staff through professional accreditation and standards.
Committee Leadership & Student Welfare (Sept 2022 – Present)
- Working Committee Lead (2023-2024): Chaired the CIT Programme Working Committee, driving departmental initiatives and administrative improvements.
- Green Dot Bystander Trainer (Oct 2025 - Present): Lead Green Dot Bystander Trainer for EEECS; delivering faculty-wide training focused on intervention strategies and building a safe, inclusive campus culture.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Industry-aligned AI use in individual software engineering projects
Barlaskar, E., Trombino, G., Cutting, D. & Anderson, N., 13 Feb 2026, (Submitted) IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference: FIE 2026. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Integrating analogies and metaphors to map abstract cloud computing pedagogy
Barlaskar, E., Toh, B. Y. & Cutting, D., 13 Feb 2026, (Submitted) 2026 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE): Proceedings. (IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE): Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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A toolchain for the in-house education of cloud computing in a vendor agnostic and efficient manner
Cutting, D., Lobo de Pina, E., Barlaskar, E., McDowell, A. & Anderson, N., 05 May 2025, 2025 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE): Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Knowledge transfer to support advanced technology adoption in higher education
Barlaskar, E. & Toh, B. Y., 19 Dec 2025, (Accepted) 2026 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON 2026): Proceedings. IEEE, ( IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON): Proceedings; no. 2165-9559).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Partnering with GenAI to drive student-centred pedagogical innovation in computing education
Trombino, G., Barlaskar, E., McGowan, A. & McDowell, A., 19 Dec 2025, (Accepted) 2026 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON 2026): Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON): Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Prizes
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2016-2019: QUB Special Research Scholarship
Barlaskar, E. (Recipient), 01 Mar 2016
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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2018: School Postgraduate Research Committee (EEECS) Paper Award
Barlaskar, E. (Recipient), 09 Nov 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Certificate of Appreciation | NIELIT, Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Government of India (2025)
Barlaskar, E. (Recipient), 01 Jul 2025
Prize: Other distinction
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Developing Leadership in Educational Practice
Barlaskar, E. (Recipient), 01 Feb 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2026
Barlaskar, E. (Organiser) & Cutting, D. (Organiser)
27 Apr 2026 → 30 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE 2026) (Event)
Barlaskar, E. (Peer reviewer)
16 Feb 2026 → 22 May 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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"Cloud Powered The AI For Everyone: Brains now delivered like Netflix" - NI Science Festival (2026)
Barlaskar, E. (Contributor)
14 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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NIELIT IMPHAL (External organisation)
Barlaskar, E. (Advisor)
13 Feb 2026 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of public/government advisory/policy group or panel
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Green Dot - Active Bystander Training
Barlaskar, E. (Presenter)
10 Feb 2026Activity: Other activity types › Other
Press/Media
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Advisor Exchange Podcast
Keane, A., Barlaskar, E. & McLaughlin, D.
15/05/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
Thesis
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User-centric cloud application management
Barlaskar, E. (Author), Spence, I. (Supervisor), Kilpatrick, P. (Supervisor) & Nikolopoulos, D. (Supervisor), Dec 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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